Jeevantirth Newsletter – September 2025

August 25

Shree Kamlesh Oza, renowned senior journalist and Gandhiji’s fan; visited Jeevantirth and wrote an article in Gujarat Guardian on 24^th August about Raju & Deepti, our founder trustees highlighting their selfless love for the underprivileged communities. We appreciate his gesture and express our gratitude for spreading positivity through his power of pen.

September 25

Internship Program:

30 Students of Semester III, Bachelor of Arts in Security Management (BASM) of School of Internal Security and SMART Policing (SISSP), Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) joined internship program at Jeevantirth from 1^st September to 14^th September. The internship aimed to enhance their practical understanding of society, expose them to real-world challenges, and bridge the gap between academic learning and field realities.

Teachers’ Training Camps:

Project: “UNMESH”, Inspired Teacher Network
Organized by: Youth for Seva
Date: 20/09/2025 – 21/09/2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue: Abhivyakti, Jeevantirth, Koba, Gandhinagar.

The camp was designed to enhance the role of teachers as mentors, guides, and community leaders by introducing innovative teaching practices, experiential learning activities, and value-based education.

Roopantar Trainings:

Dr. Chayaben Parekh and Raju Deepti from Jeevantirth facilitated ‘Roopantar Teachers’ Trainings at Bhavanagar on 15^th and 16^th September and Nanded, Maharashtra on 19^th and 20^th September for the life transforming two years program for teenaged students. About 3500 students will be added and benefited with the active support of Trained and committed teachers.

Training on Foundation Stage – Early Childhood Education:

On September 26, a one-day teachers’ training was successfully organized at The Serenity by a joint initiative of “The Serenity Trust” and “Jeevantirth”.

The training covered important topics related to “Pre-Primary Education in Standards-1, 2”; covering ‘School Readiness’, ‘Domains of Child Development’, ‘17 Theme based Educations’, ‘Safety Education for Children’ and ‘Importance of Our School in Life’, through which guidance was provided on how to provide effective education during Foundation Stage. A heartfelt thank you to the school principals, teachers, Pochabhai Foundation’s Shri Himatbhai, and all the friends involved in the training from other projects for making this training a great success. It is with the cooperation of all this event was more successful than expected.

Dabhoi Community Foundation Projects:

Anganwadi Support Program (ASP)

Jeevantirth proposed ‘Anganwadi Support Program (ASP)’, and DCF readily agreed to support the strengthening of 25 Anganwadi centres. With the formal permission of Program Officer, ICDS Project, Vadodara; 25 Village Level ‘BalSakhies” – Friends of Kids and two “BalSakhi Sahayaks”- Supervisors/Supporters are selected for the program and two days induction training was conducted on 10^th & 11^th September by DevbalBen Joshi and Jeevantirth team.

The villages covered under the program mainly covers Tribal communities, rehabilitated under the Narmada River Vally Development Project, Sardar Sarovar Dam.

‘Making & Lighting the Ecofriendly Lamps’ during Diwali Festival!

As a part of DCF Project, we have undertaken the work of “Making lamps from Cow dung” to provide work to our sisters. About 60 sisters joined the training out of which the work of providing employment to 30 sisters has started. We will give one rupee for one lamp.

This entire work is done in collaboration with ‘Rewa Women’s Welfare Foundation’.

Proposal Submitted and approved by UUA for Women Empowerment Project:

Unitarian Universalist Association, Boston, MA is supporting WEP of Jeevantirth to undertake education and empowerment work with adolescent girls and women in urban settlements of Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Vatva has seen a large influx of migrants over the years, leading to a rise in issues such as lack of basic amenities, education, healthcare, violence, and environmental problems. Jeevantirth, with the support of a network of local women leaders; addresses these challenges by empowering women as primary change-makers within the community. It also builds a secondary line of leadership among girls, supported by women and youth. The initiative aims to drive community development, reduce poverty, and promote self-growth.

Grant Released from Timken:

Jeevantirth proposal submitted to Timken was approved by Timken in July 25 for “The Joyful & Meaningful Education with Educational Software Technology Project”.

The Timken Company is a global manufacturer of engineered bearings and industrial motion products. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, the company operates from 45 countries.

The project aims to work on Quality Education in 25 Government Schools for the Under-Privileged Children in and around Bharuch District, Gujarat, India. This project is conceived to make impact on the concept, methodology and program of lower primary education system by giving basic literacy and mathematical ability – life time gift – to the children, based on the principle of constructing knowledge through Technology. This will also make them Life-Long Learners!

100,000 Nail Cutters Project: Mission Accomplished!

We committed ourselves and Friends of Jeevantirth to distribute 100,000 Nail Cutters to the students of remote Government Tribal Schools of 14 Tribal Blocks of Gujarat from 15^th August to 2^nd October 2025 to inculcate the positive habit of personal hygiene. We are happy to announce that 90,000+ Nail Cutters of 400+ Schools have already reached in the hands of children and 20,000+ have reached to the concerned schools which will be distributed by 2^nd October. We express our gratitude to children, teachers and schools for accepting gift of love and giving back 100,000 smiles!

Jeevantirth’s Nail Cutter project was recognized by MLA at Sathrota, Halol.

On the occasion of Block level ‘Children Science Fair’ at Satharota on 29^th September 25; our ‘100,000 nail Cutter Project’ was highly recognized and facilitated by awarding letter of appreciation by Member of legislative Assembly and Ex. Minister – GoG, Shree Jaydrathsinh Parmar. Himat Chuhan from Jeevantirth humbly accepted the memento with gratitude towards 100,000 smiling children.

‘100,000 Nail Cutters Project’ Phase Two Launch!

Continuing the Mission to Serve Tribal Children in Gujarat.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Phase Two of our initiative to distribute 100,000 nail cutters to tribal school children across Gujarat! The first phase was a resounding success, and now we’re back to complete our commitment. This isn’t just about handing out a tool; it’s about promoting basic hygiene and preventive health among the most vulnerable communities. Good hand hygiene starts with clean nails, and simple tools like a nail cutter can significantly reduce the risk of infections and diseases. A huge thank you to our partners, volunteers, and donors whose passion makes this massive logistical effort possible. Your support directly translates into healthier, safer lives for thousands of children.

Join us in celebrating this next step!

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Obituary:

Parents serve as a child’s first educators, role models, nurturers, and providers of basic physical and emotional needs, shaping their character, values, confidence, and ability to navigate the world. September 2025 came as a great loss to the three members of our team, who lost their patents in just ten days’ time. Alpesh Raval lost his mother on 18^th September in prolonged illness suffering from Cancer. Jigar Muske lost his father on 25^th in Heart Attack. Dhara Pandya lost his father on 26^th in road accident. On behalf of Jeevantirth, as a team we all stand by them and their families during mourning time.